To counter this, Germany produced a special set of armoured plates that could be mounted on the turret and over parts of the Panther's engine deck.
These field-mounted steel plates were double-spaced on the turret to improve protection from aircraft fire and splinters
Plastic model kit for the construction of a late production Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther G with additional armour against air attacks
- 3D-printed additional armour plates for turret and fan
scale 1:72
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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